Question

Where do you provide bearing stiffeners?

• A. At supports
• B. At the points of application of concentrated loads
• C. At supports and at the points of application of concentrated loads
• D. At points of maximum bending moment

Hint:

Remember, bearing stiffeners are used at critical points like supports and locations where concentrated loads are applied to prevent local buckling or failure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Bearing stiffeners are used to provide additional strength to resist local deformation in areas of high stress, such as at supports and at the points of concentrated loads. Hence, the correct answer is (3) "At supports and at the points of application of concentrated loads."